Vehicle Description
If you like getting involved with your driving, perhaps this 1966
Ford Mustang coupe will be invigorating. Packing a snarling 302
under the hood, a gracefully updated interior, and wearing that
gorgeous blue and silver paint job, this is everything you wished
for in a vintage Mustang and more.
Let's start with that high-visibility bodywork, which is designed
to attract attention everywhere it goes. The Mustang coupe's shape
is instantly recognizable, even when it's painted a non-stock color
like this. In fact, the bright blue metallic paint seems to
emphasize the Mustang's many interesting details, particularly the
peaked fenders and Eleanor-style hood, not to mention the chin
spoiler that really makes it look aggressive. Workmanship is quite
nice throughout, although there are signs that this pony has been
driven and enjoyed and there's no shame in that. The paint is like
nothing that was on the Mustang color chart in 1966, but it sure
works on the classic shape, and with all the original emblems still
in place, there's no disguising the Mustang DNA. The chrome is also
quite good, particularly the bumpers and the classic running horse
grille emblem, and there's a cool race-style gas cap out back. They
gave it a unique look without erasing the classic Mustang
personality, and it works rather well.
The updates continue inside with original-style seats and pleated
seat covers, reproduction door panels, and simple black carpets.
However, there's also a fat three-spoke wood steering wheel framing
the original gauges, along with a vintage-looking tach up high
where Shelby liked to put it. Down low there there's a
factory-style under-dash A/C system along with a custom console
between the seats, complete with cup holders. You'll note that the
shifter now shows five gears instead of four, but the fit is so
natural you'd think the factory built it that way. An AM/FM/CD
stereo has been stuffed into the original AM radio's location and
there's still a stock back seat so your friends can come along,
too. The trunk is detailed to stock specs with a plaid mat, spare
tire with cover, and a matching jack bag, another nod to
originality that makes this car special.
The 302 cubic inch V8 under the hood is ready to rock and does a
pretty good impersonation of a stock 289, albeit beautifully
detailed. A Quick Fuel 4-barrel carburetor lives under that
open-element air cleaner, and a set of finned valve covers were
installed to give it that '60s performance look. MSD supplied the
ignition system and there's a big radiator up front. The A/C
compressor dominates the top end of the engine bay, but with
everything painted the same electric blue as the rest of the car,
the effect is dazzling. You'll also note power front disc brakes
with a new master cylinder, Borgeson power steering, a new
driveshaft, and a new exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers exits
just under the rear bumper and offers that traditional 5.0 Mustang
sound. There's a new Centerforce clutch between the engine and
5-speed manual gearbox, which power a set of 3.50 gears on a
limited slip out back. It offers just the right stance, due in
large part to an all-new suspension with a set of 1-inch lowering
springs and fresh 15-inch Magnum 500 wheels with fat BFG
rubber.
With all the "nice" Mustangs out there, it's cool to see one with a
bit of swagger in its step. Fast, flashy, and heavily fortified for
speed, this one is a lot of fun in the traditional Mustang mold.
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